Web Developer I

The USC Office of Cultural Relations and University Events is seeking a Web Developer to join its team. This position will assist the department with designing, building, testing, deploying and maintaining web sites and web applications. In addition to these duties, this role will be available to assist the department with IT support and troubleshooting for computer software and hardware.

This position reports directly to the Web and Systems Manager to assist with web projects and the ideal candidate should be comfortable with both frontend and backend development as they may be required to work in all areas of the stack. Additionally, candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Web and Systems Manager to design, build and maintain web projects

• Assist in testing, debugging and deploying web applications

• Develop and provide ongoing support for customized reservation web sites to include event and multi-level ticketed pages

• Rebuild legacy department web sites and web applications on modern platforms and frameworks

• Support departmental staff by troubleshooting and fixing IT related issues

• Assist in maintaining hardware inventory for CRUE check-in events

• Assist department with event staffing and manage and direct student coordinators as needed

• Provide after-hours support on an as needed basis to resolve urgent support requests in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of backend programming languages like PHP, Python and Node.js

• Experience with JavaScript and frontend JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js or React.js preferred)

• Experience working with relational databases like MySQL and/or PostgreSQL

• Utilizing HTML5 and CSS3 to create responsive designs that work on all browsers, devices and screen sizes

• Experience working with Amazon Web Services or other cloud providers

• Comfortable working in Linux server environments

• Experience building and implementing APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)

• Understanding of Git and version control

• Experience with WordPress

• Understanding of object-oriented development

• Understanding of database driven design and development

• Understanding of service-oriented architecture

• Experience working through all phases of the software development lifecycle

• Experience troubleshooting and fixing IT related issues

• Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication skills. Works closely with vendors, staff and faculty.

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work well under tight deadlines

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision

• Ability to assist with managing and directing student coordinators

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems or combined work experience and education as equivalent

• Demonstrated frontend and backend development experience (online portfolio or GitHub links highly recommended)

• Experience working in higher education as a frontend and backend web developer

• Experience migrating legacy code to modern platforms and frameworks

• Familiarity with Agile project management

• Familiarity with PHP frameworks like Laravel

• Familiarity with Swift and iPadOS

• Familiarity with Salesforce

• Experience processing online payments through third party providers

• Proven track record of writing clean, well-documented code

The budgeted hourly range for this position is $34.04 - $35.38. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer alignment, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.